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ICT240 : Microsoft Unified Support

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "ICT240: Microsoft Unified Support" tender, initiated by Oldham Council, is in the 'award' stage and focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet and support. Located in Oldham, England, the tender was valued at £336,000 and awarded to Insight Direct UK LTD, a large-scale supplier, with the active contract spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement was conducted through a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. Though the tender period concluded on 1 March 2026, the award announcement was published on 29 April 2026.

This IT services tender presents multiple growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy, particularly those capable of engaging in selective contracts within framework agreements. While the procurement process does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, large companies with robust IT capabilities like Insight Direct UK LTD are well-suited to compete in such tenders. With long-term contracts, successful bidders can enhance their portfolios and establish a stronger presence in government services, especially within the IT sector. The substantial contract value signals potential financial benefits for enterprises meeting the described service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT240 : Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Premium Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a044ca88-7d4c-451e-afe6-2f3247205efc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01fcf36a-fef8-4429-b37f-427b42d962e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UG
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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